Daily Archives: February 22, 2015

Weekend link dump for February 22

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

On public shaming and its lasting effects. The war on yoga pants is proceeding apace. “Baseball used to be the sport where all you needed was a stick and a ball. It used to be a way out for poor … Continue reading →

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Stay sought on immigration lawsuit decision

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

As expected. The Obama administration will ask a court on Monday to allow the president’s controversial immigration order to move forward after a Texas judge halted the program this week. “The Department of Justice has made a decision to file … Continue reading →

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More on the HERO repeal petition jury verdict

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

KUHF has a good look at What It All Means. “It’s tough to predict,” said Teddy Rave, an assistant professor at the University of Houston Law Center. “It looks like the jury pretty much split the baby. They answered some … Continue reading →

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Cities and counties push back on state meddling attempts

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

They’ve got their work cut out for them. The mayors of Texas’ largest cities on Monday pushed back against an initiative by state lawmakers to place new revenue caps on local communities as a way to answer conservatives’ demands to … Continue reading →

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Nothing but not-so-good-times ahead

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Charles Kuffner

Maybe if everyone chants “This time is different than the 80s!” loudly enough it will have the talismanic effect we all hope it will. For five years, a domestic oil boom has created a bounty of high-paying jobs and a … Continue reading →

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